SILO BLOCKAGE REMOVAL
Silo Blockage Removal Without Confined-Space Entry
Remove bridging, compacted material and severe silo blockages safely without confined-space entry. Bluepower provides specialist no-entry blockage removal across Europe.
COMMON SIGNS OF A SILO BLOCKAGE
Common Signs of a Silo Blockage
Silo blockages often develop gradually. These are common signs that material flow is becoming restricted.
Reduced Material Flow
Discharge becomes slower or increasingly inconsistent.
Bridging or Ratholing
Material forms stable structures or channels instead of flowing evenly.
Inconsistent Discharge
Material stops, surges or flows unevenly from the silo outlet.
Lost Storage Capacity
Build-up and compacted material reduce the usable volume of the silo.
If material flow is already restricted, early intervention can prevent a partial blockage from becoming a full production stop.
WHY SILOS BLOCK
Why Silo Blockages Occur
Silo blockages can develop for several reasons, often involving a combination of material properties, moisture and storage conditions.
Materials can compact over time, absorb moisture or form stable structures inside the silo. Changes in particle size, storage duration and silo geometry can also restrict flow and lead to bridging, ratholing or complete blockage.
Moisture & Material Properties
Changes in moisture, temperature or product characteristics can increase adhesion and reduce flowability.
Wall Build-Up
Material accumulating on silo walls gradually reduces the effective opening and storage capacity.
Bridging & Ratholing
Material can form stable structures above the outlet or create a narrow flow channel while surrounding material remains stuck.
Material Compaction
Bulk material can consolidate over time, creating dense masses that no longer discharge freely.
Blocked flow is often the result of a problem that has developed over time.
HOW IT WORKS
From Blockage to Restored Material Flow
We assess the silo, material and severity of the blockage before selecting the safest and most effective no-entry method.
01
Contact & Assessment
Tell us what is happening, the material involved and how the blockage is affecting production.
02
Method Selection
We assess the silo conditions and select the appropriate equipment and removal method.
03
No-Entry Removal
Our team removes the blockage from outside the silo using remotely operated equipment.
04
Material Flow Restored
The silo discharge is reopened and material flow can return to normal operation.
NO-ENTRY BLOCKAGE REMOVAL
Technology for No-Entry Blockage Removal
Depending on the blockage, silo design and access conditions, Bluepower uses specialised no-entry equipment to restore material flow safely.
Controlled Removal of Build-Up & Bridging
A remotely operated cleaning system used to remove material build-up, bridging and compacted product from silo walls and discharge areas.
Best suited for:
Build-up • Bridging • Compacted material
Access Through Hard or Compacted Material
Used when severely compacted material prevents normal access to the blockage and a controlled opening must be created before removal can continue.
Best suited for:
Hard compaction • Restricted access • Severe blockage
Breaking Extremely Hard Material
A controlled CO₂-based system used when material has become too hard or consolidated for conventional mechanical removal methods.
Best suited for:
Extremely hard deposits • Dense compaction • Difficult blockages
SILO BLOCKAGE SUPPORT
Need Help With a Blocked Silo?
Tell us about the silo, material and blockage. Our team can assess the situation and recommend a suitable no-entry solution.
ATEX-Compatible Methods
Adapted to the Material & Blockage
Remote-Controlled Equipment
No Confined-Space Entry